True Blue Weekend Returns with a Bang to South Florida – March 15th – 16th, 2024
The highly anticipated True Blue Weekend is set to return to South Florida on March 15th – 16th, 2024, promising an unforgettable experience for Jamaican high school alumni and friends. Hosted by The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL), this year marks the 17th edition of the event, known for its lively […]
Now that Filming Is Done, Actor Who Portrayed Bob Marley Chooses Not to Speak Patois
Kingsley Ben-Adir, the star of “Bob Marley: One Love,” was unsure that he wanted to take on the role of the legendary reggae artist. He cited his lack of singing ability and guitar skills, as well as the fact that he is not a Jamaican. However, after talking with the Marley family and assurances by […]
One Peg Of Love To Fully Understand For A Great Marriage
Real talk!!!! I love a sweet ‘stangarine’ (proper word is Tangerine). Us Jamaicans tend to find ways to mess up words either out of ignorance or just love how it sounds that way. Either way, a sweet tasting fruit with pegs is not only beneficial for health purposes but just plain old “nice.” Love is […]
Jamaican-Born Tracey Chin Promoted to Assistant Fire Chief in Oakland, California
The Oakland Fire Department has promoted Acting Assistant Chief, Tracey Chin, to serve permanently as Assistant Chief of Technical Operations, effective as of December 9, 2023. Her official swearing-in and promotion ceremony took place on January 19, 2024, at the Council Chamber of Oakland’s City Hall. Long and storied career Tracey Chin began her career […]
Jamaican Bunny Shaw Ranks #24 on The Guardian’s List of Best Women’s Players in the World
Jamaican Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, 26, who plays forward for Manchester City in the WSL and striker for Jamaica’s national women’s team, the Reggae Girlz, has been ranked Number 24 in the List of the Best Women’s Players in the World for 2023 by The Guardian in the United Kingdom. Her position on the list was […]
Proposed Partnership between Jamaican Bobsled team and a New York County Put on Hold
A proposed partnership between a county in New York State and Jamaica’s bobsled team would see county money used to create a headquarters for the Jamaica Bobsled Team as they practice sliding at the region’s Mount Van Hoevenberg in the winter of 2024., but legislators want more information before supporting it. Area support Supporters of […]
NCB to Sell NCB (Cayman) Limited to Berkeley Financial Holdings Limited
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ), a leading financial institution based in Jamaica, has announced the execution of a sale agreement with Berkeley Financial Holdings Limited in respect of NCBJ’s wholly-owned subsidiary, NCB (Cayman) Limited. NCB (Cayman) Limited is a commercial bank domiciled in the Cayman Islands, which operates under a Class-A licence from the […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Teach me thy paths”
Though we sometimes make a mess of our walk with Christ, the heart of the true believer is to follow after Him. Jesus was very clear when He said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23, ESV). Amidst […]
Listen to the Podcast of The Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending February 9, 2024
Jamaican-Born Marlon Hill Wins Inaugural Philanthropy Miami Award
On February 1, 2024, Jamaica-born lawyer, Marlon Hill, received the inaugural 2024 Hank Raattama Community Championship Award, which was previously known as the Philanthropy Miami Community Champion Award and was renamed to commemorate the late Hank Raattama, a founding member of Philanthropy Miami. Hill was presented with the award at the organization’s 2024 Donor Next […]